Lead Software Architect – Child Support Systems - columbia, SC

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is seeking a Lead Software Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise Child Support Systems in Columbia, SC. The role requires overseeing architecture, requirements, and SDLC across PACSS, New Hire, and Client Portal applications.

You will mentor business analysts and developers, drive functional integration, and ensure system deliverables meet expectations in a hybrid setup with three days onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT/software architecture experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with PACSS or similar child support enforcement applications.
• Strong experience with Child Support systems and processes.
• Experience with Federal Child Support regulations, including IV-D requirements.
• Experience working directly with developers and end users to define and validate functional requirements.
• Experience with New Hire applications.
• Strong understanding of requirements management and SDLC processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of PACSS functional and technical requirements and architecture.
• Understand major functional areas including case initiation, case management, and financial processes and how they integrate.
• Identify functional requirements for New Hire and Client Portal applications and ensure effective integration with PACSS.
• Lead and coordinate business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across multiple applications.
• Work with development contractors to plan and coordinate requirements validation, design, development, and system testing activities.
• Oversee contractor activities throughout the SDLC and ensure project deliverables meet established requirements.
• Review and approve applicable system development deliverables.
• Oversee requirements management and ensure requirements are properly controlled and traced throughout the SDLC.

Skills

IT architecture

PACSS experience

Child support systems

SDLC

Leadership

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Job description

Lead Software Architect – Child Support Systems - columbia, SC

Full time | SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC | United States

Posted On 08/15/2026

Job Information

IT Services

City Columbia

State/Province South Carolina

29212

Job Description

Lead Software Architect – Child Support Systems Location: Columbia, SC hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 06+ Years

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect to support the development and maintenance of enterprise applications within the Child Support Services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with child support systems, functional architecture, requirements management, and SDLC oversight.

The Lead Software Architect will work across PACSS, New Hire, and Client Portal applications, ensuring functional requirements are properly defined, validated, documented, and integrated across systems. The role will also provide leadership to business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of PACSS functional and technical requirements and architecture.
• Understand major functional areas including case initiation, case management, and financial processes and how they integrate.
• Identify functional requirements for New Hire and Client Portal applications and ensure effective integration with PACSS.
• Lead and coordinate business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts across multiple applications.
• Work with development contractors to plan and coordinate requirements validation, design, development, and system testing activities.
• Oversee contractor activities throughout the SDLC and ensure project deliverables meet established requirements.
• Review and approve applicable system development deliverables.
• Oversee requirements management and ensure requirements are properly controlled and traced throughout the SDLC.
• Maintain and manage Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• Work with development teams to validate requirements and oversee application design and testing.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand application issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Lead the development of user stories and use cases by analyzing business requirements and system capabilities.
• Develop workflow diagrams, specifications, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with test case design, process change requests, and project scope management.
• Provide regular written and verbal status updates to project leadership.
• Support team collaboration and ensure project activities are completed efficiently.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of overall relevant IT/software architecture experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with PACSS or similar child support enforcement applications.
• Strong experience with Child Support systems and processes.
• Experience with Federal Child Support regulations, including IV-D requirements.
• Experience working directly with developers and end users to define and validate functional requirements.
• Experience with New Hire applications.
• Strong understanding of requirements management and SDLC processes.
• Experience with system architecture, functional design, and requirements traceability.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government or enterprise application environments.
• Experience with child support enforcement system development and integration.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.